Gaylord Entertainment Co.'s (NYSE: GET) earnings were up 3.67 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago. Earnings were $8.95 million, or 18 cents per basic share, on revenue of $253.2 million. Analysts, on average, had estimated earnings of 31 cents per share on revenue of $248.9 million, according to Thomson Reuters.

"Our business performed well this quarter, highlighted by our strong bookings results and occupancy levels," CEO Colin Reedsaid in an earnings statement. "We booked over 486,000 net room nights in the second quarter, an increase of over 79 percent from the same period last year. This performance is a promising indication that group bookings are continuing to strengthen, and a testament to the value groups and meeting planners recognize in our unique properties and the experience we provide."

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